News from 2008

The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union welcomes the establishment of a taskforce on productivity and says strong workplace relations and decent training are essential elements to any long...

The Finance and Expenditure Select Committee's decision to keep the status quo on monetary policy is a lost opportunity for New Zealand's manufacturers and workers, says the Engineering,...

After several months of negotiations members at plastics manufacturer VisyPet have secured a three year deal of 6% + 6% + 6%. The deal follows a strike ballot...

The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union welcomes today's reduction in the official cash rate as a step toward easing pressure on New Zealand's exporting manufacturers. The call follows...

National's leaked Research, Science and Technology policy would reduce incentives for the private sector to invest in R&D at the very time New Zealand's manufacturing sector needs it...

The value of worker participation in health and safety was proven today after a fire at iconic bathroom manufacturer Clearlite was handled by the book, says the...